Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Ledon

Name: Popularity of the name Ledon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ledon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,659

Peak Rank

#3,077 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2006

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#3077

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ledon

Ledon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 8 Ledons were born — ranking #3,077 that year. As of 2026, Ledon ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Ledons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ledon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ledon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ludden
Ladin
Leaden
Lydon
Ledden
Laden
Leiden
Louden
Layden
Loden
Leyden
Loudon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ledon

What does the name Ledon mean?

Ledon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ledon in 2026?

In 2026, Ledon ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ledon most popular?

Ledon reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,077 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Ledon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ledon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ledon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ledon include Loranzo, Emeal, Elves. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ledon

Ledon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Ledon's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,077. Use the chart and map above to compare Ledon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.